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Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia

Myrtos beach, Kefalonia, Greece
Myrtos — Matt Sims, CC BY 2.0

See practical info for Myrtos in Kefalonia, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The white pebbles below the cliffs

An arc of ~1.5 km of small, smooth white pebbles (marble from eroded limestone), below towering white cliffs reaching ~200 m. The bay was formed by tectonic subsidence — the land literally sank.

The blue-on-white contrast makes it one of Greece’s most photographed beaches; the panoramic viewpoint before the final switchbacks is worth a stop. The water deepens quickly and there is no natural shade.

Region
Kefalonia, Greece
Beach type
Sand & pebbles
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.3436, 20.5355

About this beach

Myrtos is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The shoreline at Myrtos faces north-west, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

Myrtos has sand and pebbles underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

For amenities, Myrtos has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Myrtos beach get windy?

Myrtos is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the maistros; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Myrtos beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Myrtos beach like?

A sand & pebbles beach with deep water.

What facilities does Myrtos beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

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